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b. Glue the dummy engines to the sides of the cowling. Study the photos and plans carefully to get the location exactly right.
162.
Cut out the right and left molded plastic dummy engine shrouds. The cut lines are molded right into the parts. Trial fit the
shrouds onto the cowl to fine tune the fit of the trimmed edges. When satisfactory, glue the shrouds in place.
163.
Cut out the molded plastic Air Cleaner and glue it in place on the "chin" of the cowling.
Painting The Dummy Engine
CAUTION: Do not try to cover any of the plastic parts with iron-on covering material. The heat can damage the plastic parts.
The molded plastic dummy engine parts are made of ABS plastic, which can be painted with just about any common fuel-
proof model airplane paint (dope, enamel, or epoxy). In preparation for painting, all the plastic parts should be lightly sanded
to remove as much of the surface gloss from them as possible. Do not use coarse sandpaper which will leave deep
scratches in the plastic. Use 360 grit sandpaper or finer.
Color paint can be brushed or sprayed directly on the sanded plastic. Primer type coats are not necessary if a thorough
sanding job was done with fine paper. Do not apply heavy, wet coats which can cause an "orange peel" effect. Put on light
coats and allow them to dry before applying a second coat.
The dummy engine on our prototype models were painted with 3 basic colors:
Glossy Silver - for the cylinder heads.
Flat Black - for the top shrouds, the cylinders fins, and for any recessed or shadowy areas.
Flat "Steel" - For the exhaust pipes and cylinders. This isn’t a standard model airplane color! You’ll have to mix your
own by slowly adding black paint to silver until you get a shade you like. It shouldn’t be too light colored, but must
provide adequate contrast with the black painted areas.
Windshield And Side Windows
164.
Cut out the molded clear plastic Left and Right Side Windows. Leave about a 1/16" flange around the windows, as shown in
the photo.
165.
Cut out the molded clear plastic Top Window. Cut just outside the 1/8" wide raised "frame" that is molded around the
outside of the flat window itself. Lightly sand the frame with 360 or finer grit paper, and then paint it to match your airplane
color.
166a.
The molded clear plastic Windshield has a cut line scribed into it. Trim the windshield out on the cut lines. The cut lines will
get you close, but you may need to trim a little more as you trial fit the windshield onto the fuselage.
b.
After you’ve finalized the fit of the windshield, mask off the portions of the windshield that simulate the two upper cabin
blocks. Sand with 360 or finer grit paper, and then paint.
167.
Glue the Side Windows and Top Window in place with few small drops of Medium CA or use a special "canopy glue" like
RC-56™. Do not use CA accelerator on any of the plastic windows – it will fog them!
168.
Glue the Windshield in place. When dry, cover the edges of the Windshield with 1/4" wide plastic stripping tape. This covers
over any ugly gaps in the installation and gives it a more finished look. Paint the tape to match the fuselage.